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Lee Soo Man resisted the title at first. “King of K-pop” sounded too brash, too nightclub-esque — like something you’d see on a neon sign in Itaewon, a nightlife neighborhood in the South Korean capital Seoul once popular with U.
Michael Jackson has once again proved that his reign as the King of Pop extends far beyond his lifetime. The late music icon topped Forbes’ 2025 list of richest dead celebrities with $105 million in annual earnings and a staggering $3.
Lee Soo Man, the founder of SM Entertainment and the 'King of K-pop,' is honored with induction into the Asian Hall of Fame, recognizing his pivotal role in globalizing K-pop and promoting cultural exchange.